Abel Fellowship for Students in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Description

This fellowship was created in honor of Dr. Abel Wolman, the “Dean of Water Supply.” Wolman’s contributions to the water industry defined the development of the engineering profession, most notably in the public health aspects of engineering. He established standards for planning for the future needs of people everywhere. The Abel Wolman Fellowship is designed to support promising students in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico pursuing advanced training and research in the field of water supply and treatment. To accomplish this objective, a doctoral fellowship providing up to two years of support will be awarded annually to the most outstanding student.


Eligibility

You are eligible to apply if you expect to complete the requirements for a Ph.D. within two years of the award, and have citizenship or permanent residence
in Canada, Mexico, or the United States. Applicants are considered without regard to color, gender, race, creed, or country of origin.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must submit:

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Official application form
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A 2 page résumé (that includes educational history)
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Official transcripts of all university education
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Official GRE scores sent directly from GRE Testing Center (quantitative, analytical, and verbal) or a photocopy of the official report†.
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Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the dissertation advisor
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Proposed curriculum of study
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A brief description of the dissertation research, including a statement describing how the research will relate specifically to water supply and treatment (no more than 2 pages of text and an additional 2 pages of figures and tables – applications that do not strictly adhere to these requirements will not be considered)


Scholarships deadline

Completed application packages for the Abel Wolman Fellowship must be received no later than January 17, 2012. The recipient will be notified by April 6, 2012 and will be publicly recognized at the Annual Conference of the American Water Works Association held June 10-14, 2012 in Dallas, Texas


Contact

For Additional Information Contact:
Linda Moody, Scholarship Coordinator
American Water Works Association
6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235
Phone: (303) 347-6201 Email: lmoody@awwa.org
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